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The Year 3000

Have we already reached the point of no return?

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The Year 3000
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Take a step into the future with me. I'm not talking about shrink rays or time machines (which are extremely likely considering today's advances in technology); I'm talking about our generation's practical future:

It is the first day of your freshman year in college. You've spent 17 years of your life preparing for this moment. You have watched every documentary on Netflix so you'd be ready for History 101. You have scrolled through Tumblr for weeks so you'd pass Humanities. You've even been to every Bryson Tiller Jr. concert so that Psycology would be a breeze. And Politics? You knew that wouldn't be a problem after Kayne West abolished everything political when he was elected President 50 years ago. You are fully prepared and ready to conquer freshman year!

When you hear the term "College" what do you think? An education; an unforgettable experience; stress; tests; college athletics? The array of answers are almost infinite. Whatever your answer may be, one thing is certain: Colleges in America are failing to fulfill their expectations to ensure a more successful future for their students. Students are growing up with the idea that if they attend college, and complete their education with a degree, they are guaranteed a more successful life. This is not the case.

Our future is up to us. Students need to prepare for what is happening around the world. This generation is so caught up in the cameras, the media, and "making millions" that their educational foundation is crumbling to pieces. Ask yourself how you're going to swim in millions instead of watching the celebrities dive in. If we do not change how we view the importance of an education (and following up our degrees with a career) then this is exactly where we are headed: Twitter pole political elections and a mandatory OITNB arts and lecture (if you're a Criminal Justice Major).

Our lives revolve around celebrities, social media websites, and a loss of what is really important. Students care more about what the new filter on Snapchat is than the upcoming election. So gear up, grab your hover board, and don't be late to class; It's the year 3,000.

But it doesn't have to be...

Again I state, OUR FUTURE IS UP TO US. Take initiative to start learning about our history. REAL HISTORY... not all of Taylor Swift's past boyfriends. We can change our future's course. This generation sets the scene for all generations ahead of us. Be better than what they expect us to be. Be creative, be smart, be diligent, and don't elect Kanye West as President of the United States.

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